How To Fix TU167 - Key date must fall between 1st and 28th of the month

TU167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Key date must fall between 1st and 28th of the month

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TU167 - Details

• The SAP error message TU167 indicates that the key date you are trying to use falls outside the acceptable range for certain operations, specifically that it must be between the 1st and the 28th of the month. This error typically occurs in the context of time-related transactions, such as payroll processing, time evaluation, or other date-sensitive operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Date: The key date you entered is either before the 1st or after the 28th of the month.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to only allow certain date ranges for specific processes, which can lead to this error if the date does not comply.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that restrict the key date to a specific range for operational or reporting purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are entering is between the 1st and the 28th of the month. If it is not,